Series info:
Sign up for your next adventure with the MRTC Winter Off-Road Race Series! The Off-Road Series is a collection of four races run each year during the months of January and February. Its a trail series that is perfect for both the trail newbie and experienced runner alike. You may sign up for the full series or any of the races individually!
There will be no onsite race day registration so register now!
Race Dates, Times, and Locations:
$25 discount on the full series for MRTC members! For complete info and to register, check out the series website:
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Memphis/2022MRTCFrankHortonMemorialWinterOffRoadSeries
]]>Join Outdoors Inc and Start 2 Finish Event Management for the Grit & Grind Gravel Grinder at Big River Crossing.
Gravel Bikes, Cross Bikes or Mountain Bikes welcome. Choose your Grinder Division
9:00am 5 laps (~32.5 miles)
9:05am 4 laps (~26 miles)
9:10am 3 laps (~19.5 miles)
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Big River Crossing in Memphis,TN is also the country’s longest active rail/bicycle/pedestrian bridge. It serves as the connection point of Main Street to Main Street, a 10-mile multi-modal corridor that also features the Delta Regional River Park and Big River Trail, creating ties to attractions between Memphis, TN and West Memphis, AR.
No matter how you travel it, Big River Crossing provides opportunities for recreation and fitness with a whole new point of view." ---www.bigrivercrossing.com
]]>Outdoors inc. was voted Memphis Best Athletic Goods Store in the 2016 issue of the Memphis Flyer's "Best of Memphis" by YOU. Thanks to all who voted! We also placed in 3 other categories! Here is the full run down:
1st in Best Athletic Goods Store
2nd in Best Men's Shoes Store
3rd in Best Men's Clothing Store
3rd in Best Bicycle Shop
The Memphis Flyer said it best: "Once the oppressive heat (finally) breaks, you'll wish you had the right gear to go out and play. Outdoors Inc. has been Memphis' toy box for over 40 years."
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Last week Shelby Farms Park unveiled "Heart of the Park;" renovations that have been underway since 2014, and it did not disappoint. You can rent bikes, kayaks, canoes and paddle boards to get around the 4,500 acre urban park, and now theres even a 4,000 sq. ft. Water Play Sprayground! The park has FREE events scheduled for the entire month of September to celebrate the improvements.
"Heart of the Park is a visionary reimagining of Shelby Farms Park's largest lake, recently renamed as Hyde Lake. What was once a well-loved but ecologically dysfunctional body of water in the center of the Park is now:
Heart of the Park is an exemplar for innovative urban landscape design, environmentally responsive architecture and world class programming for health, happiness and inclusion for the Mid-South." Click HERE for more info!
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Celebrate sustainability at the biggest Earth Day celebration in the Mid-South! Join us for a day full of live music, high-adventure play, eco-friendly vendors, local + sustainable food and clean, green fun!
Parking Fee: $5 per vehicle
All proceeds help keep Shelby Farms Park + Shelby Farms Greenline clean, green and safe.
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The MRTC Winter Off-Road Race Series is a collection of four races run each year through the months of January and February. The Memphis weather, as crazy and unpredictable as it is, could deliver a race where it's 70 degrees, yet be a cold icy rain or snow day for the next. And trail runners run through it all.
Like us on Facebook to keep up with any updates! Or be sure to like the MRTC site for all series/race updates. We run rain or shine or wind or snow or...
The 2016 race dates:
Race | Dates | Start Time | Location |
3K | Jan 10 | 2:00pm | Overton Park, Memphis - start and finish is near the Veteran's Memorial Plaza |
5K | Jan 24 | 2:00pm | Nesbit Park, Bartlett (aka Stanky Creek) |
8+K | Feb 21 | 2:00pm | Nesbit Park, Bartlett (aka Stanky Creek) |
10K | Feb 28 | 2:00pm | Shelby Farms Park |
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The last day to take advantage of FREE SHIPPING & still have your order by Christmas is December 18th. That's right, now through December 18th it is FREE SHIPPING on all order over $75. We will be offering expedited shipping after that date but it wont be free. So take advantage & order now!
Happy Holidays,
OI Team
]]>As time nears for our 29th annual OICX we have been busy prepping to host a fun yet competitive event for all ages and levels. In preparation for this thrilling race, we sat down with co-founder/owner Joe Royer to discuss the beginning and creation of the longest running Cyclocross (CX) Bicycle Race in the US.
In order to bring everyone up to speed on the history of this race and CX in general, this style of riding which began in Europe is a mélange of road cycling meets mountain biking and was meant to be a Fall/Winter sport for riders. As Royer said, “The kind of weather we have experienced lately is exactly what Cyclocross riders are accustomed to.”
Royer and Outdoors Inc. cycling manager Joel Glasgow recently attended the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World Cup hosted in Las Vegas this year to ensure that our event along the banks of the Mississippi River Sunday, November 1st at the Green Belt Park in Harbortown has all the current flair that the premier international event has.
The course is 1.5 miles and asks pros to dismount from their cycles to carry them over obstacles, run up the hills of the park and ride all-out for as many loops of the course as possible in a designated amount of time. Royer says the top cyclists this race attracts can expect each lap to take between six to seven and a half minutes.
The race is not only for the expert and professional riders as it includes a B race for intermediate riders and even three races for children to ride through the course and short rides for kids just learning to ride a course without obstacles to kids riding on tricycles!
Speaking of obstacles, a unique feature found only in this race is that the obstacles riders carry their bikes over are made from recovered logs from the Mississippi River to further add a touch of local flavor. Royer refers to the Mighty Mississippi as North America's “Mt. Everest” and is proud of how amazed even the top cyclists are of this exclusive feature.
Royer summed up his three most important aspects of hosting a fun, respected and responsible race: “Make sure the fans, riders and other park users stay safe and have fun; follow all the guidelines from the UCI and USA Cycling and start on time; and be responsible in cleaning up the park following the celebration and party after the ride. We want to make sure park users have their beautiful, green park back Monday.”
As with this ride, much of Royer’s enthusiasm for his outdoors activities has stemmed from meeting, talking and working with people who find joy in their adventures. For him cycling, paddling the Mississippi (both still current activities) and climbing mountains in the Cascades of Washington to the Alps in Europe have afforded him the chances to engage with other enthusiasts of these sports.
“Experiencing the evolution of these sports has been fascinating over the years. Change is good,” said Royer.
Join us at the Green Belt Park in Harbortown this Sunday, November 1st to ride, cheer and/or just observe a race unique in the US and characteristic of Memphis. Riders can register beginning at 8am. Races begin at 9am for children, 9:20am for intermediate riders and 10am for expert/pros.
Please visit www.outdoorsinc.com or email Joe Royer <joeroyer@outdoorsinc.com> for more information and be sure to follow us on Strava for all future rides.
Written by: Hallie Burgess and Eric Bleier. Photos by Joe Royer.
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New Summit Series Collection: The World's Finest Apline Equipment Reimagined
Coming October 15, 2015
"We do things because they are difficult, not in spite of it. The 2015 Summit Series collection represents the world’s finest alpine equipment, reimagined. Designed as the most elite equipment for exploring the world’s harshest environments, this pinnacle line is crafted on three guiding principles: Respect. Inspire. Evolve. Respect for our athletes and the extreme environments they play in. Inspiration through extremely simple, yet purposeful design that leaves nothing in excess. And a commitment to evolution by introducing innovative technologies that redefine the cutting edge of mountain sport.
We believe the truest version of ourselves stands well beyond comfort's perimeter. This is our quest—to break through, to transcend by doing. Shed skin. Lose blood. Find ourselves gasping for breath and drenched in sweat and still not even half way there.
Most people prefer comfort in their lives, forgetting that difficulty is actually what nourishes the human spirit. Risk. Fear. Doubt. The unknown. Now we're beginning to feel the beating heart of experience. It's not necessarily the way everyone would choose to live. But it's our way."
The 4th Annual Ride To Randolph is Saturday Nov. 7, 2015. It's a beautiful ride, 23 miles each way
(46 total) and it benefits the Mississippi River Corridor-TN. A biker's lunch will be served on the Randolph, TN river bluff. There will be a SAG stops at mile 13 and 34 and a rolling SAG shuttle if you decide to only ride one way. View the route map at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6329727 Register now at Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club http://www.memphishightailers.com
Ride To Randolph -Saturday Nov. 7thThe 4th Annual Ride To Randolph is Saturday Nov. 7, 2015. It's a beautiful ride, 23 miles each way(46 total) and it benefits the Mississippi River Corridor-TN. A biker's lunch will be served on the Randolph, TN river bluff. There will be a SAG stops at mile 13 and 34 and a rolling SAG shuttle if you decide to only ride one way. View the route map at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6329727 Register now at Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club http://www.memphishightailers.com
Posted by Ride to Randolph on Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Outdoors Inc. is proud to be a sponsor of the mighty Memphis music venue the Levitt Shell. Be sure to join us at the Levitt Shell on Friday, October 2nd from 7pm - 8:30pm. Ten-piece Rock and Soul band The Suffers will be playing, and we plan on having a good time! Click HERE for more info on this event.
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Meritan's 16th Annual Midnight Classic Bike Tour will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Tiger Lane in the heart of Midtown Memphis. The Bike Tour is Meritan's annual signature community event during which bike lovers of all ages enjoy a 17 mile, non-competitive bike tour by the light of the moon and accompanied by police escort. Bikers also enjoy an array of Memphis landmarks as they experience the thrill of a night ride on the town. There's no other bike ride like it!
Before the Bike Tour begins, Meritan launches a fun-filled evening with the Lunar Festival which begins at 10 pm. The Lunar Festival is replete with a live band, free bike check-ups by local bike shops, and biking demonstrations by bikers who perform amazing tricks and stunts with their bikes.
Support vehicles travel the route for those who have mechanical problems or for those who decide not to finish their rolling journey.
Proceeds from this annual Midnight Classic benefit the programs of Meritan, including services for seniors, specialized foster care for medically and emotionally fragile children, and programs for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.
]]>Our Outdoors Inc. team is in Salt Lake City, Utah this week at The Outdoor Retailer Show making their orders for brand new Spring/Summer 2016 merchandise from your favorite brands like The North Face and Patagonia. From canoes to kayaks, hiking, trail running & camping gear, they're grabbing the best on the market for you!
Also, keep an eye out for NEW FALL MERCHANDISE in our stores SOON!
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The Jackal Trail Marathon is a run-at-your-own-risk trail running race that will take place on Saturday, 7am June 13th in Jackson, TN. On the trail there could be snakes, deer, coyotes, and other wildlife. The race will consist of running a 3.75 mile loop 7x which will total in 26.2 miles. For more information or to register, click here.
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--CARGO BIKES AND BIKES WITH TRAILERS--
RIDE YOUR BIKE ALONG BROAD AVENUE ON APRIL 30 TO BE COUNTED AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CHALLENGE!
(Looking for a cargo bike or trailer to pull for the ride? Come see us at any of our locations and we will get you set up!)
The City of Memphis is participating in a national competition with other US cities to determine which city is the best for everyday bicycle riding. The measure of this quality is being determined using a little bit of whimsy - counting people doing everyday things on their bikes.
The City has chosen to conduct the counts along Broad Avenue between Tillman Street and Hollywood Street where a newly paved section just received a two-way cycle track as part of the ongoing Hampline construction.
--> Ride your bicycle along this road on the designated day at any time and be counted.
--> Ride your bicycle along this road on the designated day and meet the themed challenge and be counted for entry in the national competition.
Want to make the challenge even more fun?
--> Meet up with riders at 6:00pm on the designated day at the Overton Park Bike Gate (Sam Cooper and East Parkway) for a group ride down Broad Avenue
--> The ride will be about one mile in length along the new protected bikeways and will terminate at Rec Room (3000 Broad Avenue)
--> Rec Room will be hosting an EXCITEBIKE bracket challenge each evening of the group ride. $10 buy-in to participate in the bracket challenge with a portion of the proceeds benefiting bicycle improvements along Tillman between Broad and the Shelby Farms Greenline.
(THIS INFO COMES FROM THIS LINK)
The event is on Thursday, April 16th at Malco Paradiso Theatre at 6pm. There will be a screening of the film Gardeners of Eden and after there will be a Q&A with actress, producer, & philanthropist Kristin Davis (Sex & the City) who works very closely with the organization. For tickets to this event, click HERE.
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